See All

Preferences

My Communities

My Discussions

My Email Digests

I am 33 and had tonsils removed one week ago. It still hurts to eat anything and where my huge tonsils were are large holes. Food gets caught in them and i either do not eat or I have to take a swab and dig it out which is painful and I choke. Will these holes fill in? Has anyone had this when yours came out?

Thanks for your Reply!

6 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereI am 33 and had tonsils removed one week ago. It still hurts to eat anything and where my huge tonsils were are large holes. Food gets caught in them and i either do not eat or I have to take a swab and dig it out which is painful and I choke. Will these holes fill in? Has anyone had this when yours came out?

You are one week post-op. I am sure things will improve over time. I have no way of examining you over the Internet to comment on these residual holes, nor do I know the specific surgical procedured done by your ENT, so it would also be a good idea to address this concern to the one the did the surgery.

Thanks for your Reply!

Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereYou are one week post-op. I am sure things will improve over time. I have no way of examining you over the Internet to comment on these residual holes, nor do I know the specific surgical procedured done by your ENT, so it would also be a good idea to address this concern to the one the did the surgery.

Good idea to check with your doc, but it reminds me of when I had my tooth pulled and had a huge gaping hole there, which caught food and debris and small animals and whatnot. But nature usually abhors a vacuum, especially in the soft tissues of the mouth, and that huge hole got smaller and smaller and now is completely closed.

Of course, nobody but your doctor can tell for sure exactly what will happen to your tonsil holes, but I would say that it's likely they would fill in relatively quickly, or at least get to a point where they don't trap food as much. Meantime, good luck with that liquid diet and with getting in touch with the doc.

Thanks for your Reply!

Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereGood idea to check with your doc, but it reminds me of when I had my tooth pulled and had a huge gaping hole there, which caught food and debris and small animals and whatnot. But nature usually abhors a vacuum, especially in the soft tissues of the mouth, and that huge hole got smaller and smaller and now is completely closed.

Of course, nobody but your doctor can tell for sure exactly what will happen to your tonsil holes, but I would say that it's likely they would fill in relatively quickly, or at least get to a point where they don't trap food as much. Meantime, good luck with that liquid diet and with getting in touch with the doc.

I am 13 days after tonsils removal. After operation I had 39 C temperature, uvula edema, some hawk with blood. Now it looks that everything is going better, temperature keeps in 36.7-37.4 C range, but the problem is, that I see the hole in the tonsils holes. I can send the photo. I don't know if it is normal.

I am 13 days after tonsils removal. After operation I had 39 C temperature, uvula edema, some hawk with blood. Now it looks that everything is going better, temperature keeps in 36.7-37.4 C range, but the problem is, that I see the hole in the tonsils holes. I can send the photo. I don't know if it is normal.

I cannot really make a patient-specific comment by a photograph...I am sorry. You would need to see the ENT -- the person who did the surgery -- in order to know if this was "normal". There are many different ways to remove tonsils.....

Thanks for your Reply!

Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereI cannot really make a patient-specific comment by a photograph...I am sorry. You would need to see the ENT -- the person who did the surgery -- in order to know if this was "normal". There are many different ways to remove tonsils.....

I had mine removed at 18. I will remember the pain and the looonnnng recovery period. I also had the holes for awhile. They do get better but there is a dip still where my tonsils are. Food does not get stuck in it anymore.

Thanks for your Reply!

Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereI had mine removed at 18. I will remember the pain and the looonnnng recovery period. I also had the holes for awhile. They do get better but there is a dip still where my tonsils are. Food does not get stuck in it anymore.

I am in the exact same situation. I have no idea what method my ENT used to perform my tonsillectomy but it has been very painful. I am one week post-op and I am also 33 years old. I have large indentations where the tonsils were. Food is getting caught in them and it is very difficult to keep clean. I have been irrigating them with a syringe of water but they are still lined with white, I'm assuming it's granulation tissue. The pain is getting a little better but it is very annoying, just part of it I guess. I hope as it continues to heal it will catch food less and less.

Thanks for your Reply!

Report This| Share this:tonsils taken out and holes where they wereI am in the exact same situation. I have no idea what method my ENT used to perform my tonsillectomy but it has been very painful. I am one week post-op and I am also 33 years old. I have large indentations where the tonsils were. Food is getting caught in them and it is very difficult to keep clean. I have been irrigating them with a syringe of water but they are still lined with white, I'm assuming it's granulation tissue. The pain is getting a little better but it is very annoying, just part of it I guess. I hope as it continues to heal it will catch food less and less.

Related News

Report Problems With Your Medications to the FDA

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

The opinions expressed in WebMD Communities are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. Communities are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.

Do not consider Communities as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.